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Accepted Minutes
2 December 2021
4:00 to 5:30 pm via Zoom Conference
Members Present: Mal Crawford, Alex Dohan, Peggy Enders, Eileen Entin, Bob
Hausslein, Bobak Moshiri, Keith Ohmart (chair), Stephen Perkins
Members Absent: Mike Tabaczynski
Other Attendees: Bob Creech (Planning Board liaison) Mark Sandeen (Select
Board liaison), Vinita Verma (Transportation Advisory Committee liaison), Susan
Kenyon
Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2021 approved.
Reports/Updates
All attendees briefly introduced themselves to new GCC member Bobak Moshiri.
The first Thursday of each month was confirmed as the meeting dates for 2022.
No meeting in January. Meeting time is 4:00 — 5:30 pm, subject to possible
change to 4:30 to 6:00.
• 475 Bedford Street. Keith thanked Bob Creech for ensuring that the
developer works with GCC on the trail connection behind the property.
Bob said the developer would be back to the Planning Board with a
succession of more detailed plans. After PB approval, it would be voted
on at Town Meeting in April. Keith said that he and Mike are seeking
discussion with Karen Mullins and have proposed, as a public benefit
condition of approval, that the developer improve the seasonal wet
patches on the trial behind the property, possibly with crushed stone.
• Jefferson Drive Trail Connector. Both the Lexington and Burlington
Conservation Commissions have approved. Mike has scheduled a trail
build for Saturday, December 11 from 9 am to 1 pm, which will include the
construction of a forty foot boardwalk bridge. Volunteers are encouraged.
NEMBA will provide all necessary tools. Assuming permission is granted
to put up trail signs in the Landlocked Forest, GCC can then plan an
ACROSS loop trail which includes Wright Farm, Paint Mine, and Simonds
Brook Forest.
• Pending Website Discussion with Kathy Santos. Keith reported delay
expected for several months because of priority of town website upgrade.
Ongoing Business
• Routes 12 and13. Route 12 is now completed and designated Route N
with all signs installed (probably the fastest from inception to completion).
Mike will update the map on the website. The likelihood is low that the
app will be updated. Susan requested that Keith to follow up with Kathy
Santos regarding posting an updated route map when completed.
• Bob Creech mentioned that the applicant for a large area development
between Spring Street and Hayden Avenue was interested in the locations
of trail connections. Keith recommended he contact Amber Carr to be
sure the trail map in Hayden Woods is up to date.
• Regarding Route 13 (Manor District), Keith has begun discussion with the
head of the Cider Mill Lane homeowners association about installing
ACROSS signage at the entrance to the trail easement. Absent approval,
the Route would go east along Bedford Street and down Valley Road, less
desirable. The other choke point is the narrow footpath at the end of
Blake Road, which Dave Pinsonneault has no objection to widening, but
Keith will check with neighbors.
• Bike/Ped Plan Funding. Peggy and Mark reviewed the history and
current status. Mark feels that Jim Malloy is favorably disposed but if the
past is a guide, higher priority items may push funding of a bike/ped plan
down the list. Mark commented that with recent memos in favor from
GCC, TAC, LBAC, and the Sustainability Committee that the message to
the Select Board has been loud and clear. Peggy suggested hiring a
consultant as an alternative and also noted that the DPW has been
cooperative in the past without a formal plan. Keith will continue to
coordinate with Betty Gau (LBAC) and Vinita (TAC) with the guidance of
Mark in lobbying for plan funding.
• GCC Liaison to Transportation Safety Group. Though this item was
not on the agenda, the need for a liaison position with the TSG was
discussed. Assuming the town manager approves of its creation, Peggy
volunteered to fill it.
• Expanded Role of GCC. Keith solicited comment on whether GCC
should initiate trail improvement projects that require permitting,
supervision, etc. such as was recently done by Mal at Bridge School and
now volunteered to be done by Peggy at Meagerville.
• A motion was unanimously approved by GCC members present to
apply for an NOI permit for the Meagerville "Muddy Angle"
• Another example of an expanded role in broader pedestrian issues is
snowplowing the Lower Vine Brook bike path. Peggy is seeking Dave
Pinsonneault's approval. We would also need permission from the
homeowners association at Morrow Crossing, which Keith is looking into.
Meeting adjourned at 5:22 pm
Next Meeting: February 3, 2022 at 4 pm via Zoom